Michael Sam documentary in the works: Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the National Football League by the St. Louis Rams, will be the subject of documentary that will air on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

The documentary is expected to take a “deeply, personal and up-close” look at the life of Sam after the football player made history when he was selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft. It will follow Sam as he attempts to “earn his spot” on the team.

“Like every player out there working to make a team right now, my focus is on playing football to the very best of my ability,” said Sam in a press release.